BRICS Leaders' Dinner Turns Musical as Anwar Ibrahim Performs Kishore Kumar

The dinner hosted on the night of the 18th BRICS summit turned into an unexpected concert when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood up to sing Kishore Kumar’s beloved song “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat.”

Accompanied by a live piano, the melody from the 1965 film "Teen Deewaniyan" echoed throughout the venue, creating a warm atmosphere that softened the formal tone of diplomatic talks.

Attendees, ranging from heads of state to senior UN officials, responded with enthusiasm, applauding the Prime Minister’s willingness to blend culture with politics. Anwar later shared pictures of the performance on X, describing the moment as a “joyous interlude” amid serious discussions.

The musical episode highlighted the role of soft diplomacy in multinational forums.